Highland Electric Fleets
Project Manager
TLDR
Lead the design and installation of EV charging infrastructure projects with accountability for full project delivery from contract signing to operation, enhancing customer experiences.
About Us
Highland Electric Fleets’ mission is to make electric fleets accessible and affordable for all, enabling communities to realize the benefits of cleaner, quieter and healthier fleets. Highland is North America’s leading provider of Electrification-as-a-Service (EaaS). Founded in 2019, Highland partners with school districts, municipalities, and fleet operators to make the transition to electric fleets simple and affordable.
Highland proudly serves as the Official Electric School Bus Provider of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA. From pioneering vehicle-to-grid technology to managing some of the nation’s largest electric school bus fleets, Highland delivers reliable, cost-effective solutions that support local communities and drive the future of transportation.
Summary:
The Project Manager will lead the design and installation of EV charging infrastructure projects, serving as the primary accountability owner for the full delivery of EV projects from customer contract signing to commercial operation. This comprehensive role encompasses end-to-end project management responsibilities including planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout phases of each project.
The Project Manager I will collaborate extensively with internal partners including Customer Success, Energy, Supply Chain, Operations, Project Finance, Vehicle Titling & Registration, and the Marketing team to ensure seamless project delivery and exceptional customer experiences.
The role will report directly to the Director, Project Execution. This role has a 25%-30% travel expectation.
Responsibilities:
Manage and oversee the full project lifecycle from pre-contract, execution, project completion and operational deployment
Partner with key internal experts to deliver projects with excellent customer experiences
Manage multiple projects in various stages at the same time
Select engineering consultants and installation contractors for projects
Negotiate and execute project-based subcontractor agreements
Coordinate with utilities for service upgrades and interconnection scopes of work
Support submission of all project permitting requirements
Establish and maintain project cost forecasts and actuals
Develop and drive detailed project schedules
Ensure compliance with all project and customer requirements
Collaborate with consultants, contractors and internal to solve unique challenges
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years professional experience OR 3+ years professional experience
1+ years direct project management experience, preferably electrical or civil
EV charging infrastructure experience preferred
Renewable energy project experience a plus (V2G, BESS, solar, storage, microgrid)
Excellent analytical skills
Self-motivated: proactively assume responsibilities, with the ability to operate effectively with high energy and flexibility in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability to collaborate across departments within the company, external customers, and partners.
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills.
What You Can Expect from Highland:
- Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus program
- A supportive, highly collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Ability to work with bright, innovative, and forward-thinking colleagues
- Health, Vision, and Dental coverage for employees & their dependents
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401(k) program and company match
Highland Electric Fleets provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Highland Electric Fleets complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Health, Vision, and Dental coverage for employees & their dependents
401(k) with company match
401(k) program and company match
Paid Time Off
Generous Paid Time Off
Highland Electric Fleets provides Electrification-as-a-Service (EaaS), aimed at making electric fleets accessible and affordable for communities. By partnering with school districts, municipalities, and fleet operators, we enable the transition to cleaner, quieter, and healthier transportation options.
Project Manager